单词 | slot |
释义 | slot 1. n. & v. --n   1. a slit or other aperture in a machine etc. for something (esp. a coin) to be inserted.   2. a slit, groove, channel, or long aperture into which something fits or in which something works.   3. an allotted place in an arrangement or scheme, esp. in a broadcasting schedule. --v (slotted, slotting)   1. tr. & intr. place or be placed into or as if into a slot.   2. tr. provide with a slot or slots. Phrases and idioms slot-machine a machine worked by the insertion of a coin, esp.:   1. one for automatic retail of small articles.   2. one allowing a spell of play at a pin-table etc.   3. US = fruit machine. Etymology: ME, = hollow of the breast, f. OF esclot, of unkn. orig. 2. n.   1. the track of a deer etc. esp. as shown by footprints.   2. a deer's foot. Etymology: OF esclot hoof-print of a horse, prob. f. ON sl{oacute}th trail: cf. SLEUTH |
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